Smartphone app helps support recovery after treatment for alcoholism
http://mnt.to/l/4mp9A smartphone application appears to help patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce risky drinking days compared to patients who received usual care after leaving treatment in a residential...

A deterrent for binge drinking in college students is risk of alcohol-related cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mnhBinge drinking for college students has proven to be a huge problem at many universities.

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** ALLERGY News **

Method can replace live animals in skin allergy tests according to validation study
http://mnt.to/l/4mnNGuinea pigs and mice can be replaced with a non-animal skin sensitization method that uses a human-derived skin model, according to a study presented by the PETA International Science...

Alzheimer's puzzle piece found using giant X-ray facilities
http://mnt.to/l/4mqfUsing giant X-ray centers called synchrotrons, researchers have discovered how a peptide converts iron into its toxic form, which could be causing brain cell damage.

In Alzheimer's disease, lipid rafts participate in the renewal of brain neurons
http://mnt.to/l/4mnnResearch over decades has implicated aberrant autophagy and lysosomal function as reliable markers and therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases.

How to attenuate brain injury due to Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mnmTransforming growth factor-beta (TGF-Î²) type II receptor (TÎ²RII) levels are extremely low in the brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

The 'white coat effect' - doctors raise blood pressure in patients
http://mnt.to/l/4mnMDoctors routinely record blood pressure levels that are significantly higher than levels recorded by nurses, the first thorough analysis of scientific data has revealed.

Virtual reality-based therapy helps veterans overcome posttraumatic stress disorder
http://mnt.to/l/4mnvPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans and together with the often-related anxiety, depression, and psychological and emotional impairment can dramatically affect...

Mentally stimulating and demanding occupations may keep your mind sharp long after retirement
http://mnt.to/l/4mn8A mentally demanding job may stress you out today but can provide important benefits after you retire, according to a new study.

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis
http://mnt.to/l/4mptA new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why different environmental exposures can trigger the onset of different forms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Key role played by protein in infection by oral pathogen
http://mnt.to/l/4mn7Scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase 2 (TG2), is a key component in the process of gum disease.

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** AUTISM News **

Autism begins in the womb, according to a new study
http://mnt.to/l/4mqdTwo new studies on the origins of autism debate the influence of environmental pollutants and brain defects occurring in the womb.

Plasma tool for destroying cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mpkInducing biological tissue damage with an atmospheric pressure plasma source could open the door to many applications in medicine.

Researchers produce first comprehensive atlas of human genes
http://mnt.to/l/4mngAn international collaboration between scientists yields the first detailed atlas of how genes work within cells and tissues of the body, aiding better understanding of disease.

Drugs' influence on blood clotting measured by microfluidic device with artificial arteries
http://mnt.to/l/4mnGA new microfluidic method for evaluating drugs commonly used for preventing heart attacks has found that while aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in some at-risk patients, it may not be...

Researchers say gold-based drug shows promise for fighting bone cancer in people and pets
http://mnt.to/l/4mpnA gold-based drug currently used in human and veterinary medicine to manage certain immune diseases may prove useful in combating osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer that affects both dogs...

Financial decline due to breast cancer treatment reported by twenty-five percent of survivors
http://mnt.to/l/4mnFFour years after being treated for breast cancer, a quarter of survivors say they are worse off financially, at least partly because of their treatment, according to a new study led by...

State-of-the-state on genetic-based testing and treatment for breast cancer issued by researchers
http://mnt.to/l/4mmWDartmouth researchers at its Norris Cotton Cancer Center have compiled a review of the role that information gathered through genetic testing plays in the diagnosis and treatment of breast...

Faster genetic testing method will likely transform care for many patients with breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mkzFaster and cheaper DNA sequencing techniques will likely improve care for patients with breast cancer but also create challenges for clinicians as they counsel patients on their treatment...

Researchers say gold-based drug shows promise for fighting bone cancer in people and pets
http://mnt.to/l/4mpnA gold-based drug currently used in human and veterinary medicine to manage certain immune diseases may prove useful in combating osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer that affects both dogs...

Plasma tool for destroying cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mpkInducing biological tissue damage with an atmospheric pressure plasma source could open the door to many applications in medicine.

Inducing biological tissue damage with plasma tool may destroy cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnrPlasma medicine is a new and rapidly developing area of medical technology. Specifically, understanding the interaction of so-called atmospheric pressure plasma jets with biological tissues...

A deterrent for binge drinking in college students is risk of alcohol-related cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mnhBinge drinking for college students has proven to be a huge problem at many universities.

Cancer treatments that employ hot nanoparticles
http://mnt.to/l/4mn2Nanoparticles have a great deal of potential in medicine: for diagnostics, as a vehicle for active substances or a tool to kill off tumours using heat.

Drugs' influence on blood clotting measured by microfluidic device with artificial arteries
http://mnt.to/l/4mnGA new microfluidic method for evaluating drugs commonly used for preventing heart attacks has found that while aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in some at-risk patients, it may not be...

Genetic variation linked to heart disease risk through RNA machinery
http://mnt.to/l/4mknResearchers have pinpointed a new mechanism of how natural variation in our DNA alters an individual's risk for developing heart disease by interfering with the ability of a developmental gene...

Fertility experts in pioneering 'mediterranean diet' IVF study
http://mnt.to/l/4mp8Fertility experts in Southampton are trialling the use of omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D to improve outcomes after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

NICE rejects life-extending bowel cancer drug two weeks after Scottish approval
http://mnt.to/l/4mp5NICE announced on 25 March 2014 that it is not recommending ZALTRAP&reg; (aflibercept) to the NHS in England and Wales for the treatment of advanced, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

First framework published for colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening bundle
http://mnt.to/l/4mmXPatients want physicians to provide high-quality care and the health system requires good value for physician work.

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** DENTISTRY News **

Inducing biological tissue damage with plasma tool may destroy cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnrPlasma medicine is a new and rapidly developing area of medical technology. Specifically, understanding the interaction of so-called atmospheric pressure plasma jets with biological tissues...

Key role played by protein in infection by oral pathogen
http://mnt.to/l/4mn7Scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase 2 (TG2), is a key component in the process of gum disease.

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** DEPRESSION News **

Research produces strong evidence for a new class of antidepressant drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mppScientists have shown for the first time that a chemical in the brain called galanin is involved in the risk of developing depression.

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** DERMATOLOGY News **

Method can replace live animals in skin allergy tests according to validation study
http://mnt.to/l/4mnNGuinea pigs and mice can be replaced with a non-animal skin sensitization method that uses a human-derived skin model, according to a study presented by the PETA International Science...

Inducing biological tissue damage with plasma tool may destroy cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnrPlasma medicine is a new and rapidly developing area of medical technology. Specifically, understanding the interaction of so-called atmospheric pressure plasma jets with biological tissues...

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** DIABETES News **

Diabetes: Good self-management helps to reduce mortality
http://mnt.to/l/4mp2People with type 2 diabetes who report good self-management behavior have a reduced mortality risk.

Response of unborn children to glucose associated with mother's insulin sensitivity
http://mnt.to/l/4mnKA study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) is the first to provide direct evidence that fetal brain response to a dose of sugar given...

Stem cell-derived pancreatic cells under the skin replace insulin
http://mnt.to/l/4mnq
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) and UC San Diego School of Medicine scientists have shown that by encapsulating immature pancreatic cells derived from human...

Moms' still overweight at 1 year postpartum at increased risk for diabetes, heart problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mnk'Watch out for weight gain within a year of giving birth to prevent new risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Stem cell-derived pancreatic cells under the skin replace insulin
http://mnt.to/l/4mnq
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) and UC San Diego School of Medicine scientists have shown that by encapsulating immature pancreatic cells derived from human...

Women with PCOS may suffer psychiatric complications, menstrual irregularity
http://mnt.to/l/4mndPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that causes infertility, obesity, and excessive facial hair in women, can also lead to severe mental health issues including anxiety...

American Academy of Ophthalmology announces official launch of IRIS Registry
http://mnt.to/l/4mpqThe American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the official launch of the IRIS&trade; Registry, or Intelligent Research in Sight, the nation's first comprehensive eye disease and...

Regenerative medicine a step closer as new method yields potent, renewable human stem cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnxThe curative and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offers much promise, as these multipotent cells are currently being tested in more than 300 clinical trials in a range of...

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** FERTILITY News **

Fertility experts in pioneering 'mediterranean diet' IVF study
http://mnt.to/l/4mp8Fertility experts in Southampton are trialling the use of omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D to improve outcomes after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

First framework published for colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening bundle
http://mnt.to/l/4mmXPatients want physicians to provide high-quality care and the health system requires good value for physician work.

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** GENETICS News **

Newborn screening: should whole genome sequencing be introduced?
http://mnt.to/l/4mpyWhole genome sequencing is becoming more popular. But should it become a part of newborn screening programs? McGill University researchers say it should be considered carefully.

Genetics can explain why infections trigger onset of different types of rheumatoid arthritis
http://mnt.to/l/4mptA new international study has revealed how genetics could explain why different environmental exposures can trigger the onset of different forms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Research produces strong evidence for a new class of antidepressant drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mppScientists have shown for the first time that a chemical in the brain called galanin is involved in the risk of developing depression.

Where do you start when developing a new medicine? Novel scientific collaboration to use genomics and big data to drive drug discovery
http://mnt.to/l/4mnVA pioneering public-private research initiative between GSK, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is to harness the power of 'big data' and...

Test offers potential to predict whether a child will become obese
http://mnt.to/l/4mnDScientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.

New MIT technique could help decipher genes' roles in learning and memory
http://mnt.to/l/4mnBDoctors commonly use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose tumors, damage from stroke, and many other medical conditions.

Researchers produce first comprehensive atlas of human genes
http://mnt.to/l/4mngAn international collaboration between scientists yields the first detailed atlas of how genes work within cells and tissues of the body, aiding better understanding of disease.

DNA therapy used in lab mice to improve cochlear implant functionality
http://mnt.to/l/4mn4One in a thousand children in the United States is deaf, and one in three adults will experience significant hearing loss after the age of 65.

State-of-the-state on genetic-based testing and treatment for breast cancer issued by researchers
http://mnt.to/l/4mmWDartmouth researchers at its Norris Cotton Cancer Center have compiled a review of the role that information gathered through genetic testing plays in the diagnosis and treatment of breast...

Faster genetic testing method will likely transform care for many patients with breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mkzFaster and cheaper DNA sequencing techniques will likely improve care for patients with breast cancer but also create challenges for clinicians as they counsel patients on their treatment...

Genetic variation linked to heart disease risk through RNA machinery
http://mnt.to/l/4mknResearchers have pinpointed a new mechanism of how natural variation in our DNA alters an individual's risk for developing heart disease by interfering with the ability of a developmental gene...

Financial decline due to breast cancer treatment reported by twenty-five percent of survivors
http://mnt.to/l/4mnFFour years after being treated for breast cancer, a quarter of survivors say they are worse off financially, at least partly because of their treatment, according to a new study led by...

DNA therapy used in lab mice to improve cochlear implant functionality
http://mnt.to/l/4mn4One in a thousand children in the United States is deaf, and one in three adults will experience significant hearing loss after the age of 65.

Genetic variation linked to heart disease risk through RNA machinery
http://mnt.to/l/4mknResearchers have pinpointed a new mechanism of how natural variation in our DNA alters an individual's risk for developing heart disease by interfering with the ability of a developmental gene...

The 'white coat effect' - doctors raise blood pressure in patients
http://mnt.to/l/4mnMDoctors routinely record blood pressure levels that are significantly higher than levels recorded by nurses, the first thorough analysis of scientific data has revealed.

Researchers say gold-based drug shows promise for fighting bone cancer in people and pets
http://mnt.to/l/4mpnA gold-based drug currently used in human and veterinary medicine to manage certain immune diseases may prove useful in combating osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer that affects both dogs...

Increase seen in number of patients admitted with antibiotic-resistant infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnQThe emergence of community-acquired infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), due to strains resistant to common antibiotics are on the rise, according to Rhode Island Hospital...

Mouse study may lead to a way to end recurrent urinary tract infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnPMillions of people worldwide - mostly women - suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) that seriously degrade their health and quality of life.

Experts in London suggest that penicillin prescriptions risk under-dosing children
http://mnt.to/l/4mnLMillions of children in the UK are potentially receiving penicillin prescriptions below the recommended dose for common infections, according to new research led jointly by researchers at King's...

New design could reduce threat of infection from millions of urinary catheters
http://mnt.to/l/4mnsFor the millions of people forced to rely on a plastic tube to eliminate their urine, developing an infection is nearly a 100 percent guarantee after just four weeks.

The effects of an antimicrobial peptide on bacterial cells decoded
http://mnt.to/l/4mnfSmall peptides attack bacteria in many different ways and may well become a new generation of antibiotics.

Key role played by protein in infection by oral pathogen
http://mnt.to/l/4mn7Scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase 2 (TG2), is a key component in the process of gum disease.

A world's first: light-activated antimicrobial surface developed that also works in the dark
http://mnt.to/l/4mmZResearchers at UCL have developed a new antibacterial material which has potential for cutting hospital acquired infections.

Smartphone app helps support recovery after treatment for alcoholism
http://mnt.to/l/4mp9A smartphone application appears to help patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce risky drinking days compared to patients who received usual care after leaving treatment in a residential...

New mathematical model uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mnHThroughout the world, there are many different types of people, and their identity can tell a lot about where they live.

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** LUPUS News **

Regenerative medicine a step closer as new method yields potent, renewable human stem cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnxThe curative and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offers much promise, as these multipotent cells are currently being tested in more than 300 clinical trials in a range of...

Alzheimer's puzzle piece found using giant X-ray facilities
http://mnt.to/l/4mqfUsing giant X-ray centers called synchrotrons, researchers have discovered how a peptide converts iron into its toxic form, which could be causing brain cell damage.

Newborn screening: should whole genome sequencing be introduced?
http://mnt.to/l/4mpyWhole genome sequencing is becoming more popular. But should it become a part of newborn screening programs? McGill University researchers say it should be considered carefully.

Method can replace live animals in skin allergy tests according to validation study
http://mnt.to/l/4mnNGuinea pigs and mice can be replaced with a non-animal skin sensitization method that uses a human-derived skin model, according to a study presented by the PETA International Science...

Drugs' influence on blood clotting measured by microfluidic device with artificial arteries
http://mnt.to/l/4mnGA new microfluidic method for evaluating drugs commonly used for preventing heart attacks has found that while aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in some at-risk patients, it may not be...

New design could reduce threat of infection from millions of urinary catheters
http://mnt.to/l/4mnsFor the millions of people forced to rely on a plastic tube to eliminate their urine, developing an infection is nearly a 100 percent guarantee after just four weeks.

DNA therapy used in lab mice to improve cochlear implant functionality
http://mnt.to/l/4mn4One in a thousand children in the United States is deaf, and one in three adults will experience significant hearing loss after the age of 65.

Cancer treatments that employ hot nanoparticles
http://mnt.to/l/4mn2Nanoparticles have a great deal of potential in medicine: for diagnostics, as a vehicle for active substances or a tool to kill off tumours using heat.

Faster genetic testing method will likely transform care for many patients with breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mkzFaster and cheaper DNA sequencing techniques will likely improve care for patients with breast cancer but also create challenges for clinicians as they counsel patients on their treatment...

First framework published for colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening bundle
http://mnt.to/l/4mmXPatients want physicians to provide high-quality care and the health system requires good value for physician work.

Being sexually coerced not an uncommon experience for young men, teenage boys
http://mnt.to/l/4mnzA large proportion of teenage boys and college men report having been coerced into sex or sexual behavior, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

New MIT technique could help decipher genes' roles in learning and memory
http://mnt.to/l/4mnBDoctors commonly use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose tumors, damage from stroke, and many other medical conditions.

Increase seen in number of patients admitted with antibiotic-resistant infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnQThe emergence of community-acquired infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), due to strains resistant to common antibiotics are on the rise, according to Rhode Island Hospital...

Prosthetic limbs: should they be more advanced by now?
http://mnt.to/l/4mqFFor many amputees, prosthetic limbs help improve quality of life. But given advances in technology, should touch-sensitive and thought-controlled prosthetics already be available?

Alzheimer's puzzle piece found using giant X-ray facilities
http://mnt.to/l/4mqfUsing giant X-ray centers called synchrotrons, researchers have discovered how a peptide converts iron into its toxic form, which could be causing brain cell damage.

Autism begins in the womb, according to a new study
http://mnt.to/l/4mqdTwo new studies on the origins of autism debate the influence of environmental pollutants and brain defects occurring in the womb.

Research produces strong evidence for a new class of antidepressant drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mppScientists have shown for the first time that a chemical in the brain called galanin is involved in the risk of developing depression.

How the brain infers structure, rules when learning could impact the study of learning disabilities
http://mnt.to/l/4mnJIn life, many tasks have a context that dictates the right actions, so when people learn to do something new, they'll often infer cues of context and rules.

New mathematical model uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mnHThroughout the world, there are many different types of people, and their identity can tell a lot about where they live.

New MIT technique could help decipher genes' roles in learning and memory
http://mnt.to/l/4mnBDoctors commonly use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose tumors, damage from stroke, and many other medical conditions.

In Alzheimer's disease, lipid rafts participate in the renewal of brain neurons
http://mnt.to/l/4mnnResearch over decades has implicated aberrant autophagy and lysosomal function as reliable markers and therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases.

How to attenuate brain injury due to Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mnmTransforming growth factor-beta (TGF-Î²) type II receptor (TÎ²RII) levels are extremely low in the brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Hope for more effective rehabilitation of patients with vestibular or cerebellar dysfunction
http://mnt.to/l/4mmTNeurologists at LMU have studied the role of the vestibular system, which controls balance, in optimizing how we direct our gaze.

Economic growth does not guarantee reduction in undernutrition, study finds
http://mnt.to/l/4mpzA study published in The Lancet Global Health finds that increases in the GDP of developing countries are not linked to reduction of undernutrition in poor children.

Fertility experts in pioneering 'mediterranean diet' IVF study
http://mnt.to/l/4mp8Fertility experts in Southampton are trialling the use of omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D to improve outcomes after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Less children found to be at risk of low vitamin D levels
http://mnt.to/l/4mnyUnder new guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, the estimated number of children who are at risk of having insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D is drastically reduced from previous...

Economic growth has little impact on reducing undernutrition in children
http://mnt.to/l/4mkFA large study of child growth patterns in 36 developing countries published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found that, contrary to widely held beliefs, economic growth is at best...

Being overweight may benefit older people
http://mnt.to/l/4mpBNew study questions whether the current WHO guidelines about healthy weight should apply to older people after it found being overweight was linked to longer life in the over-65s.

Response of unborn children to glucose associated with mother's insulin sensitivity
http://mnt.to/l/4mnKA study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) is the first to provide direct evidence that fetal brain response to a dose of sugar given...

Test offers potential to predict whether a child will become obese
http://mnt.to/l/4mnDScientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.

Less children found to be at risk of low vitamin D levels
http://mnt.to/l/4mnyUnder new guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, the estimated number of children who are at risk of having insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D is drastically reduced from previous...

Moms' still overweight at 1 year postpartum at increased risk for diabetes, heart problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mnk'Watch out for weight gain within a year of giving birth to prevent new risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Stroke patients should receive customized palliative care
http://mnt.to/l/4mmyPeople recovering from a stroke should have a well-coordinated medical team to personalize care, optimize quality of life and minimize suffering, according to a scientific statement published in...

Newborn screening: should whole genome sequencing be introduced?
http://mnt.to/l/4mpyWhole genome sequencing is becoming more popular. But should it become a part of newborn screening programs? McGill University researchers say it should be considered carefully.

Experts in London suggest that penicillin prescriptions risk under-dosing children
http://mnt.to/l/4mnLMillions of children in the UK are potentially receiving penicillin prescriptions below the recommended dose for common infections, according to new research led jointly by researchers at King's...

Test offers potential to predict whether a child will become obese
http://mnt.to/l/4mnDScientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.

Children suffer impaired learning of the natural world when exposed to books which have animals with human traits
http://mnt.to/l/4mnCA new study by University of Toronto researchers has found that kids' books featuring animals with human characteristics not only lead to less factual learning but also influence children's...

Being sexually coerced not an uncommon experience for young men, teenage boys
http://mnt.to/l/4mnzA large proportion of teenage boys and college men report having been coerced into sex or sexual behavior, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Less children found to be at risk of low vitamin D levels
http://mnt.to/l/4mnyUnder new guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, the estimated number of children who are at risk of having insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D is drastically reduced from previous...

Economic growth has little impact on reducing undernutrition in children
http://mnt.to/l/4mkFA large study of child growth patterns in 36 developing countries published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found that, contrary to widely held beliefs, economic growth is at best...

Where do you start when developing a new medicine? Novel scientific collaboration to use genomics and big data to drive drug discovery
http://mnt.to/l/4mnVA pioneering public-private research initiative between GSK, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is to harness the power of 'big data' and...

Autism begins in the womb, according to a new study
http://mnt.to/l/4mqdTwo new studies on the origins of autism debate the influence of environmental pollutants and brain defects occurring in the womb.

Response of unborn children to glucose associated with mother's insulin sensitivity
http://mnt.to/l/4mnKA study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) is the first to provide direct evidence that fetal brain response to a dose of sugar given...

Moms' still overweight at 1 year postpartum at increased risk for diabetes, heart problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mnk'Watch out for weight gain within a year of giving birth to prevent new risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The 'white coat effect' - doctors raise blood pressure in patients
http://mnt.to/l/4mnMDoctors routinely record blood pressure levels that are significantly higher than levels recorded by nurses, the first thorough analysis of scientific data has revealed.

Smartphone app helps support recovery after treatment for alcoholism
http://mnt.to/l/4mp9A smartphone application appears to help patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce risky drinking days compared to patients who received usual care after leaving treatment in a residential...

How the brain infers structure, rules when learning could impact the study of learning disabilities
http://mnt.to/l/4mnJIn life, many tasks have a context that dictates the right actions, so when people learn to do something new, they'll often infer cues of context and rules.

New mathematical model uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mnHThroughout the world, there are many different types of people, and their identity can tell a lot about where they live.

Children suffer impaired learning of the natural world when exposed to books which have animals with human traits
http://mnt.to/l/4mnCA new study by University of Toronto researchers has found that kids' books featuring animals with human characteristics not only lead to less factual learning but also influence children's...

Being sexually coerced not an uncommon experience for young men, teenage boys
http://mnt.to/l/4mnzA large proportion of teenage boys and college men report having been coerced into sex or sexual behavior, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Virtual reality-based therapy helps veterans overcome posttraumatic stress disorder
http://mnt.to/l/4mnvPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans and together with the often-related anxiety, depression, and psychological and emotional impairment can dramatically affect...

Mentally stimulating and demanding occupations may keep your mind sharp long after retirement
http://mnt.to/l/4mn8A mentally demanding job may stress you out today but can provide important benefits after you retire, according to a new study.

Economic growth does not guarantee reduction in undernutrition, study finds
http://mnt.to/l/4mpzA study published in The Lancet Global Health finds that increases in the GDP of developing countries are not linked to reduction of undernutrition in poor children.

NHS data on patient experience is often ignored
http://mnt.to/l/4mpcThe NHS has been collecting data on patients' experience of care for over 10 years but the information is often ignored. On bmj.

BMJ investigation finds public health funds being raided to fill holes in local authority budgets
http://mnt.to/l/4mpb
Ring-fenced funds to promote public health are being diverted to wider council services such as social care and housing to plug gaps caused by government cuts, finds a BMJ investigation.

Financial decline due to breast cancer treatment reported by twenty-five percent of survivors
http://mnt.to/l/4mnFFour years after being treated for breast cancer, a quarter of survivors say they are worse off financially, at least partly because of their treatment, according to a new study led by...

A world's first: light-activated antimicrobial surface developed that also works in the dark
http://mnt.to/l/4mmZResearchers at UCL have developed a new antibacterial material which has potential for cutting hospital acquired infections.

NICE rejects life-extending bowel cancer drug two weeks after Scottish approval
http://mnt.to/l/4mp5NICE announced on 25 March 2014 that it is not recommending ZALTRAP&reg; (aflibercept) to the NHS in England and Wales for the treatment of advanced, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Prosthetic limbs: should they be more advanced by now?
http://mnt.to/l/4mqFFor many amputees, prosthetic limbs help improve quality of life. But given advances in technology, should touch-sensitive and thought-controlled prosthetics already be available?

Complex brain functional network connection after stroke
http://mnt.to/l/4mnpStudies have shown that functional network connection models can be used to study brain network changes in patients with schizophrenia.

Hope for more effective rehabilitation of patients with vestibular or cerebellar dysfunction
http://mnt.to/l/4mmTNeurologists at LMU have studied the role of the vestibular system, which controls balance, in optimizing how we direct our gaze.

Complex brain functional network connection after stroke
http://mnt.to/l/4mnpStudies have shown that functional network connection models can be used to study brain network changes in patients with schizophrenia.

Being overweight may benefit older people
http://mnt.to/l/4mpBNew study questions whether the current WHO guidelines about healthy weight should apply to older people after it found being overweight was linked to longer life in the over-65s.

Mentally stimulating and demanding occupations may keep your mind sharp long after retirement
http://mnt.to/l/4mn8A mentally demanding job may stress you out today but can provide important benefits after you retire, according to a new study.

Regenerative medicine a step closer as new method yields potent, renewable human stem cells
http://mnt.to/l/4mnxThe curative and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offers much promise, as these multipotent cells are currently being tested in more than 300 clinical trials in a range of...

Stem cell-derived pancreatic cells under the skin replace insulin
http://mnt.to/l/4mnq
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) and UC San Diego School of Medicine scientists have shown that by encapsulating immature pancreatic cells derived from human...

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** STROKE News **

Complex brain functional network connection after stroke
http://mnt.to/l/4mnpStudies have shown that functional network connection models can be used to study brain network changes in patients with schizophrenia.

Stroke patients should receive customized palliative care
http://mnt.to/l/4mmyPeople recovering from a stroke should have a well-coordinated medical team to personalize care, optimize quality of life and minimize suffering, according to a scientific statement published in...

Increase seen in number of patients admitted with antibiotic-resistant infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnQThe emergence of community-acquired infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), due to strains resistant to common antibiotics are on the rise, according to Rhode Island Hospital...

Mouse study may lead to a way to end recurrent urinary tract infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnPMillions of people worldwide - mostly women - suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) that seriously degrade their health and quality of life.

New design could reduce threat of infection from millions of urinary catheters
http://mnt.to/l/4mnsFor the millions of people forced to rely on a plastic tube to eliminate their urine, developing an infection is nearly a 100 percent guarantee after just four weeks.

Virtual reality-based therapy helps veterans overcome posttraumatic stress disorder
http://mnt.to/l/4mnvPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans and together with the often-related anxiety, depression, and psychological and emotional impairment can dramatically affect...

Mouse study may lead to a way to end recurrent urinary tract infections
http://mnt.to/l/4mnPMillions of people worldwide - mostly women - suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) that seriously degrade their health and quality of life.

Women with PCOS may suffer psychiatric complications, menstrual irregularity
http://mnt.to/l/4mndPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that causes infertility, obesity, and excessive facial hair in women, can also lead to severe mental health issues including anxiety...